Barbara Bedell: Pillars of Community Awards presented

More than 400 guests attended the 13th annual Pillars of the Community Awards, a benefit at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor for the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center.

Barbara Bedell

More than 400 guests attended the 13th annual Pillars of the Community Awards, a benefit at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor for the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center.

Honored were Tom and Janet Sullivan of Smith Seaman and Quackenbush Funeral Homes, longtime supporters of the Health Center, Andy and Margaret Stahl of Heathstone Contracting, and Jewish Family Service.

The awards were presented by Linda Muller, CEO, a tireless worker who is credited with the growth of the Center. The gala is a major fundraiser that this year raised more than $130,000. Combined with a record attendance, many sponsors, a profitable journal and auction, this year's event was the most successful to date, according to Regina McGrade.

McGrade is director of development and event chairwoman who works with a dynamic volunteer committee. Floral arrangements and centerpieces were donated by the owners of A Studio in Flowers (Gina Molloy) and Flowers by David Anthony (David Anthony).

The West Point Band's brass and percussion members will offer a free concert at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Church on Broadway and Wall Street in Manhattan. The holiday-themed program will include Christmas favorites. Conducting the free concert will be Capt. Dae Kim, the band's deputy commander.